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MA/GLSD
Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development
LEADING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY
Graduate Studies at Hawai‘i Pacific University
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he future is here. The worldwide pace of change has accelerated dramatically, and the thriving global economy we were once anticipating is now undergoing a massive transformation due to a major worldwide economic recession and rapid environmental deterioration. One university is keeping pace with these changes, educating and preparing men and women with the skills necessary for success in ever-changing global arenaHawai'i Pacific University. In the heart of the Pacific, Hawai'i Pacific University is ideally located at the crossroads of East and West. We are a comprehensive university with a global perspective. Hawaii Pacific University's Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development provides students with the most up-to-date knowledge available to meet the challenges of this changing world. Our master's programs attract students from the United States, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Argentina, France, Japan, and many other countries. Here they find a dynamic, creative environment both in class and out, where their academic program integrates theory and practice, and talented faculty bring their expertise and professional backgrounds into the classroom.
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iving and learning in Hawai‘i is an unforgettable experience. Honolulu is a major hub of activity for business, education, government, military affairs, health services, politics, and commerce. These resources provide students with a variety of opportunities to conduct research, network with professionals, and experience on-the-job training through internships. Life on the HPU campus owes much of its ambience to the Honolulu community. With a population of 800,000, Honolulu is a large and modern city, including an award winning mass transit system, but still retains all the advantages of a small town. Hawai‘i Pacific University’s downtown location provides easy access to the social and cultural excitement of the city, the solitude of the Ko‘olau Mountains, and the beauty and fun of Hawai‘i’s beaches.
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The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD)
"The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development program has guided my professional development and has enabled me to contribute to sustainability efforts. The courses provide an in-depth understanding of the issues surrounding sustainability, and instill a systems thinking approach that can be used to lead organizational change. This, combined with the practical nature of the program, prepares HPU’s MAGLSD graduates to be at the forefront of change for a sustainable future.” Jonathan Chin MAGLSD ‘10 Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism Energy Efficiency Branch
Features • Professional certificate options • Online classes • Full- or part-time study • Day or evening options • Flexibility in choosing electives • Multiple start dates • Variety of supporting fields to choose from
Human activity today exceeds the natural limits of major life support systems on the planet. Issues of sustainability are now pressing upon all organizations and social systems, thus requiring knowledgeable, impassioned leaders who have the moral clarity and conceptual tools to think critically about both local and global problems in all types of human and natural systems. The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development program addresses some of the foremost issues facing humanity today: resource depletion, climate change, declining life support systems, over-population, and growing • Access to online periodical databases in Global Leadership limits to where we humans can dispose of our waste, shrinking depositories into and Sustainable Development which waste is placed, and a myriad of other stressors resulting from humanity's • Web enhanced courses growing ecological footprint. • High-tech classroom facilities Hawai'i Pacific University's Master of Arts in Global Leadership and • State-of-the-art wireless Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) is designed for those exceptional services on campus students who want to learn to lead sustainability change initiatives in human • Online learning systems and in so doing increase their longevity and health while ensuring a sustainable world for the coming generations. Because “business as usual” is destroying the Earth's life-support systems at an increasing rate, a new generation of leaders is needed who have a systems perspective and who think holistically and historically about the interdependencies of the larger political, social, cultural, economic, and technological forces at play in the world today. Clearly human activities are having a detrimental impact on natural systems, reflected in declining forests, water supplies, fish stocks, and agricultural yields world wide. Learning the new science and art of sustainability is essential for corporate survival and for the long term health of our communities and the planet Earth. Complementing an intensive classroom experience, students will live and work in a setting that is unequalled by any other university. Located in the heart of the Pacific, Honolulu serves as a major hub of activity for business, commerce, education, government, and health services. Many of Honolulu's institutions are just steps away from Hawai'i Pacific University's downtown campus. w w w. h p u . e d u / m a g l s d
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Graduate Learning and Study Options
"The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development program at HPU has taught me what it means and what it takes to lead sustainable change. Successful sustainable development efforts require one to think holistically and the GLSD courses provide the means to achieve this by explaining the interdependence between social, economical, and environmental actions. This program has given me the opportunity to network with leading professionals in the Sustainable Development field, and has enabled me to contribute to the development of my community. "
As the world economy becomes more complex and challenging, so does the demand for creative, knowledgeable leaders who have the conceptual tools to think critically, understand the issues that underlie global trends and problems, and manage effectively the cultural diversity that accompanies work in an international context. Through core courses, supporting fields electives, and a capstone research paper, the MA/GLSD program prepares students who are ready for the turbulent environment we face today. Faculty in the MA/GLSD program combine impressive academic credentials, stature in their professional disciplines, and years of actual business and consulting experience. Many have extensive international experiences and therefore welcome the diversity that HPU's students bring to the classroom. All of the faculty in the MA/GLSD program are dedicated to making the HPU experience edifying, challenging, and enjoyable for the student. The classroom experience in the MA/GLSD program is dynamic and interactive. Wide use is made of cases, multimedia technology, experiential exercises, small group activities, and field projects to make the learning environment more effective. Students are encouraged to share the responsibility for their learning and to contribute to the learning of their peers. Students will themselves have a combination of working and personal experience that contributes to the learning environment in the classroom.
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• Global access to online classes and certificate programs. Classes offered on HPU campuses. Combine online and campus-based courses. Professional Certificate in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy.
Global Leadership is about Vision and Values Throughout the MA/GLSD program, students are continually asked to explore the appropriateness of their own values and beliefs for the emerging global leader that resides within each of them. The educational experience is also enriched by using critical and social justice perspectives that inform and shape their personal leadership development. Students are encouraged and supported to pursue both on and off campus community service activities to test their emergent leadership skills. They are also encouraged to join the highly respected Globally Responsible Environmental Efforts Now (GREEN) student club which is known for its effective service accomplishments. The ultimate goal of the MA/GLSD program is for graduates to know how to lead and respond effectively to the pressing global issues of democracy, justice, peace, human rights, sustainable development, and the wise use of power in organizational settings worldwide. w w w. h p u . e d u / m a g l s d
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Students from a variety of backgrounds are attracted to this graduate program. Therefore, to ensure each student is adequately prepared for the academic rigors of graduate-level curricula, the following undergraduate courses must be satisfactorily completed as a foundation for graduate studies:
The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) 42 Semester Credits • 14 Courses
Graduation
GLSD 7100/7200 Professional Paper
PREREQUISITES: CSCI 3201 Micro Computer Applications for Management
• Environmental Science • World History • Education • Religion and Sustainability • International Economics • International Business • International Disaster and Emergency Management • Communications • Community Development • Change and Organizational Consulting
SOC 3100 Methods of Inquiry SOC 3200 Social Statistics Non-native speakers of English who did not attend a U.S. university, must take MGMT 6100. Should a student feel he/she has the writing and research capabilities highlighted by this course, the student may take an exemption exam.
MGMT 6100 Research Methods and Writing
CAPSTONE 6 Credits
GLSD 6500 Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development ENVS 6010 Global Climate Change
GLSD 6350 Global Markets in Transition
GLSD 6340 Environmental History of the Modern World
GLSD 6330 Comparative Management Systems
SUPPORTING FIELDS 9 Credits
CORE 24 Credits
ENVS or GEOG Upper Division Course
GLSD 6001 Power and Social Systems
GLSD 6000 Sustainable Human Systems
Research Methods: GLSD 6005 or IS 6010 or BIOL 6090 The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development is designed for students who want international careers in a world of growing regionalism and globalization - a world that is increasingly characterized by change, complexity, and paradox. Students will learn relevant analytical tools, interdisciplinary theories related to globalization and sustainability, international business practices, and strategies for adding value and assuming leadership positions in organizations of all types, including multinational, governmental, and non-governmental organizations. Additional core courses will introduce students to environmental history, decision-making, and negotiation. The program requires a minimum of 42 semester credits of graduate work. The 42 semester credits are divided into 24 semester credits of core courses, 9 credits in a supporting field, 6 semester credits of capstone courses, and 3 credits for a research course.
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RESEARCH 3 Credits
Course Descriptions CORE COURSES (24 SEMESTER CREDITS or 8 COURSES) GEOG 4700 Geographic Information Systems A course that provides students with the fundamental concepts underlying geographic information systems (GIS). The nature and analytical use of spatial information are discussed. During the laboratories, students acquire skills in utilizing the popular software package ArcView GIS. Laboratories provide hands on experience with ArcView GIS. Pre: GEOG 1000 or GEOG 2000
"The MAGLSD program brings to the College of Natural and Computational Sciences an interdisciplinary perspective that integrates the natural and environmental sciences with policy making. With this larger more systemic perspective, students learn to conceptualize and initiate change in their communities and organizations to make the world more sustainable." Andrew Brittain, Ph.D. Dean, College of Natural and Computational Sciences
GLSD 6500 Ecological Economics and Sustainable Development This course addresses the topic of sustainable development focusing on economics at the interface of nations and the global economy. Students will complete a comprehensive study of the emerging field of ecological economics and contrast/compare it to the neoclassical economic model of development. Students will conduct an in-depth analysis of a developing nation in terms of economic development based on population, agriculture, industrial development, and natural capital (ecosystem goods and services). Students will be required to propose policy options for sustainable development within a nation and provide a means by which the nation's development will move towards global sustainability. GLSD 6330 Comparative Management Systems Globalization and the universal movement towards sustainable development have led organizations of all types to adopt value creation models that are socially, economically and environmentally sustainable. Students will learn to integrate sustainability principles with conventional and emerging strategic management concepts such as the “triple bottom line” and “sustainable value chain management.” A critical perspective of conventional management beliefs and values is emphasized in search for more sustainable models. Pre: Graduate Standing. Key topic areas: Green procurement, sustainable value creation, stakeholder value, strategy and sustainability. GLSD 6340 Environmental History of the Modern World This course critically examines the impact of human activity on the natural world since the 15th century with special emphasis on the 20th and 21st centuries. The origins of the reappearance of an environmental ethos are studied to understand the global shift in human consciousness that is emerging. The implicit assumptions inherent in belief systems and institutions as they relate to the natural world are examined. A partnership perspective between humans and the natural world is contrasted with the traditional domination model that originated with the industrial revolution. Pre: Graduate Standing. Key topic areas: The rise of environmental thought, origins of sustainability, humans and the biosphere, biomimicry, energy issues, global warming causes and consequences, origins of an environmental ethic. GLSD 6350 Global Markets in Transition This course focuses on the multitude of issues stemming from globalization of trade, labor, consumer culture, regulatory systems and the world-wide integration of production processes. Included is the study of market transformations associated with regional economic integration agreements. Technology transfer and patterns of sustainable business development are also examined. Comparative advantage related to geography is also investigated. Pre: Graduate Standing. Key topic areas: Multilateral institutions, market liberalization issues, global poverty, wealth distribution issues, free vs. fair trade, economic growth vs. sustainable development, capital market liberalization, poverty, and neo-liberalism. GLSD 6001 Power and Social Systems This course examines the relationship between power in society and its consequences for the evolution towards sustainable social and natural systems. The major focus is on the growth of corporate power since the end of WWII and the unsustainable practices that have led to a multitude of contemporary global issues. The interrelationships among power, environmental destruction, and world conflict will serve to inform and ground the leadership development potential of the student. Pre: Graduate Standing. Key topic areas: The use and abuse of power, hegemony, wealth inequities, social and environmental justice, transparency, democracy, the politics of race and gender. GLSD 6000 Sustainable Human Systems Modern organizations are critically scrutinized to uncover the underlying structural assumptions that have led to unsustainable decisions, processes and outcomes. Sustainable design principles are studied to inform the thinking and valuing needed to lead and manage human systems sustainably. Systems thinking models and tools, critical thinking approaches, and globalization trends serve as an interlocking framework to study the interplay among the many economic, ecological, cultural, and societal forces impacting human systems. Pre: Graduate Standing. Key topic areas: Systems theory, systems thinking, leading change towards sustainability, leadership development. ENVS 6010 Global Climate Change This course discusses the history of the Earth’s climate since its formation to the present time. Focus will be placed on natural mechanisms that cause large-scale, global climate change, from the long-term to the abrupt, and how anthropogenic climate change fits into this context.
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Course Descriptions RESEARCH COURSES (3 SEMESTER CREDITS)
GLSD 6005 Research Methods for Environmental policy and Social Systems Students will learn to conduct and evaluate environmental and social science research design, data quality, quality of reasoning, judgments in interpretation of evidence and alternative interpretations of environmental and sustainability research. Emphasis will be placed on the design and generation of evidence acquired by interview, focus group, field research, and other approaches as used in environmental science and sustainability research. Small research teams will design and conduct a multi-faceted pilot study on some contested environmental or social issue related to sustainability using one or multiples of the following: survey research, action research, environmental impact assessments, environmental audits, case studies, in-depth interviews, focus groups, sustainability audits, organization environmental assessments, and campus sustainability audits. "When I started researching global trade and business issues in more depth I attended several seminars but found them very shallow. A Hawai‘i Pacific University advertisement for the MA/GLSD caught my attention and I proceeded to learn more about the program. The program seemed excellent and I signed up. Now, after a year of study, I have found that the program did not just broaden my horizon on how to deal with other cultures and business environments, but it has also shown me the importance of respecting the environment and our fellow global citizens." Erwin Hudelist President, natureOffice USA, Inc. MA/GLSD Graduate
OR IS 6010 Applied Research Methods IS 6010 is a course in applied research methods. Its principal objective is to help students deepen their understanding of research analysis techniques and become proficient users and consumers of modern statistical analysis procedures. Participants in this course will learn to apply the scientific method to investigations of research problems arising from observations of social problems and organization-based phenomena. Students will study acceptable methods for collecting, organizing, analyzing, and testing data; and for communicating findings in a professional research environment. Pre: IS 6000 or PSOC 6005. Graduate Standing OR BIOL 6090 Advanced Biometry Biometry II begins with a review of univariate inferential statistics and introduces multivariate methods, including multivariate analysis of variance, principle components analyses, multidimensional scaling, and cluster analysis. Graphical and tabular presentation of results will be covered and students will analyze case studies provided by HPU graduate mentors. Analysis methods will be taught in the context of experimental design and hypothesis testing.
SUPPORTING FIELDS – Students will choose 1 from 10 Supporting Fields (9 SEMESTER CREDITS)
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS ECON 6400 International Trade ECON 6450 The World Economy FIN 6100 International Finance WORLD HISTORY (any 3 of the following courses) HIST 6011 Seminar: Approaches to World History HIST 6061 Seminar: Modern Imperialism HIST 6062 Seminar: Modern Revolutions HIST 6063 Seminar: Atlantic System HIST 6065 Seminar: Modern Nationalism HIST 6066 Seminar: Comparative Slavery HIST 6067 Seminar: Gender HIST 6622 Seminar: The Military Revolution HIST 6670 Seminar: History of Genocide HIST 6966 Seminar: Special Topics in World History RELIGION and SUSTAINABILITY REL 6002 Seminar in Religious Studies REL 6011 World Religions REL 6002 Religion, Sustainability, and Globalization
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Course Descriptions CHANGE AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING PSOC 6440 Organizational Development PSOC 6446 Consulting Theory and Practice PSOC 6447 Consulting and Group Process Facilitation COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PSOC 6441 National Community Change and Development PSOC 6442 Culture and Intervention Strategies PSOC 6443 Change Leadership Models and Methods "The MA/GLSD program prepares students to lead change in an everchanging, complex globalizing world by developing knowledge and skills in two interconnected domains. First, students learn to think critically about global forces and institutions and then to assess their consequences for human rights, social and economic justice, cultural diversity, and the health and viability of ecological systems. Secondly, students are then encouraged to become self-reflexive by reconciling their newly acquired knowledge with their personal values and beliefs. The path to becoming a global leader, in any organizational context, is through the reconciliation of personal values and beliefs with newly emerging issues in the world." Dr. Arthur Whatley Professor of Management and Environmental Policy MA/GLSD
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ENVS 4050 Remote Sensing ENVS 6200 Advanced Photovoltaic ENVS 6920 Geographic Information Systems ENVS 6030 Sustainable Energy Systems ENVS 6040 Sustainable Building Science GEOG 4700 Geographic Information systems ENVS 4300 Advanced Photovoltaic Systems Design GEOG 6990 Modeling Dynamic Environmental Systems INTERNATIONAL DISASTER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (Any 3 courses of the following courses) INTR 6300 INTR 6320 INTR 6340 GEOG 6360 GEOG 4700 PSCI 6330 PSCI 6610 PSCI 6620
International and Domestic emergency management Complex emergencies Disaster Command, Control, Communications, and Coordination Geography and Geology of National Disasters Geographic Information Systems National Security and Policy Making Seminar: Politics of Developing Nations Peace building and Conflict Management
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ECON 6400 International Trade MKTG 6420 International Marketing PSHR 6320 HRM: A Global Perspective FIN 6100 International Finance COMMUNICATION COM 6710 Political Communications COM 6770 Media Criticism COM 6970 Current Issues in Communications COM 6720 The Dao of Rhetoric COM 6310 International Communications COM 6320 Health Communications EDUCATION ED 6451 ED 6450 ED 6460
Science Curriculum and Instruction Field Experience Science Curriculum and Instruction Social Studies Curriculum and Instruction
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Capstone Courses PROFESSIONAL PAPER (6 SEMESTER HOURS) The Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development has two capstone options--the thesis or the professional paper. The thesis option is designed for the student seeking a more concentrated, intellectual focus and in-depth experience in independent research. This option requires the student to investigate a problem related to globalization or to economic development activities that are unsustainable. The thesis is strongly recommended for students intending to pursue the doctorate. The professional paper is a graduate-level research paper with a practical emphasis. Students should be prepared to provide an oral presentation and full defense of the professional paper. "Drawing upon my own background in economics, environmental policy and international development, I challenge my students to increase fluency in key economic and policy concepts in the field of sustainable development; gain necessary communication and policy analysis tools for post graduate applications; and refine critical thinking skills to become better informed decision makers, as both sustainable development professionals and global citizens."
GLSD 7100 Professional Paper I Initial design and development of the major research paper. Pre: GLSD 6005. Graduate Standing. GLSD 7200 Professional Paper II Continuing design and development of the major research paper. Pre: GLSD 7100. Graduate Standing.
MA/GLSD Program Objectives Students successfully completing the Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) program will be able to: • Use systems thinking tools and concepts to identify and analyze structural causes to global and environmental problems. • Collaboratively search for solutions to global and environmental challenges that meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders while respecting ecological limits. • Think critically about events, decisions, and issues related to globalization in terms of both short and long-term consequences, including effects on the natural world. • Understand that the dynamic, complex and interdependent nature of human systems requires transparency and emergent processes to achieve social justice, including environmentally sustainable stewardship. • Analyze institutional and environmental issues from an ethical, value-based perspective. • Understand the importance and value of ecological economics as an alternative to the prevailing economic worldview. • Self reflect on their leadership potential and construct a personal leadership development plan. • Lead, conceptualize, initiate, and implement sustainability change programs within organizations.
Regina Ostergaard-Klem, Ph.D. Visiting Assistant Professor of Global Leadership and Sustainable Development
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The Graduate Faculty rofessors in the MA/GLSD program are committed teachers, scholars, researchers, and widely recognized as professional change agents. With stellar academic backgrounds and wide-ranging experience in business and public service, our faculty members bring a balance of theory and practical insight to every class they teach. Not only are they excellent teachers, they are also involved mentors, working with graduate students one-on-one to help them identify and reach academic and professional goals. Students also benefit from our faculty members’ wide range of experience in significant projects in business and governments in Hawaii and around the world.
P “Regardless of what MA/GLSD graduates plan to do in the future, whether it is working in the corporate or non-profit sector, they will be able to apply valuable insight and knowledge from courses such as Power and Social Systems. Any time a discussion of power arises, it's important to examine the social forces that allow one individual or group to influence or dominate another individual or group. Students who take this course are encouraged to examine such relationships, whether at a micro or a macro level.”
Stephen Allen, Ph.D. University of Toronto
Regina Ostergaard-Klem, Ph.D. John Hopkins University
Larry Zimmerman, Ph.D. University of Southern California
Susan Carstenn, Ph.D. University of Florida
Dan Morgan, Ed.D. University of Southern California
Margo Kitts, Ph.D. University of California, Berkely
Marc Gilbert, Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles
Arthur Whatley, Ph.D. University of North Texas
Dan Morgan Professor of Sociology
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Hawai‘i Pacific University has an established reputation as a career-oriented institution that provides students with opportunities to combine classroom study with career-related work experience. The Sustainability Internship Program is designed to: • Connect MA/GLSD students with a diverse range of local organizations; • Enable them to explore environmentally conscious businesses, where they can apply the knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to the organization; • Provide an ideal way for students to gain an appreciation for the real world of environmental economics policy and problem solving; • Offer students the opportunity to intern with firms to learn how government agencies and other organizations comply with regulations, efficiently manage natural resources, construct regulatory policies, and develop treaties.
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Admission Requirements Students may start the MA/GLSD program in the fall, spring, or summer terms.
When reviewing an application for graduate admission, the Admission Committee considers several factors including: • Completion of a U.S. bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent) from an accredited college or university • Undergraduate grade point average • Letters of recommendation • GRE results (if applicable) • Personal statement/essay Admission to the Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development (MA/GLSD) at Hawai‘i Pacific University is based on academic ability and potential for success in graduate studies. Academic ability is evaluated by the applicant’s past academic performance, recommendations, and performance on the GRE (if taken).
Applicants to HPU’s graduate programs may submit their applications online at www.hpu.edu/grad
Once accepted, applicants to Hawai‘i Pacific University have access to HPU Pipeline, the online resource for services and information.
A holistic approach is used in the admissions process. The University is seeking students who have demonstrated the ability and motivation to do graduate level work. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the United States or an equivalent degree from another country. All applicants must submit certified copies of their postsecondary work showing completion of the undergraduate degree, plus two letters of recommendation. These letters should be from professors, counselors, employers, and others who can attest to your attainments and potential for success at the graduate level. Application Procedures All applicants must submit the following documents to the address shown below: • A signed and completed application form • U.S. $50.00 nonrefundable application fee • An official/certified transcript from every college or university attended, showing coursework, grades, and conferral of bachelor’s degree. Official transcripts must be sent directly from the college or university to Hawai‘i Pacific University. Applicants may also submit official transcripts in envelopes sealed by the college or university. • Two original and current letters of recommendation submitted by individuals who can attest to your ability to do graduate work (e.g. former professors, academic counselors, employers, business colleagues). Recommendation forms and military evaluations may be used in lieu of letters.
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• Personal Statement/Essay describing academic and career goals • Applicants to Hawai‘i Pacific University’s graduate programs who have taken the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) should have their scores sent directly to the Graduate Admissions Office. Additional Requirements for International Students: • Mail certified copies or have official copies of transcripts sent directly from postsecondary school or testing authority, including an English translation. • Submit a completed and signed Hawai‘i Pacific University Statement of Financial Sponsorship Form. • Submit an original or certified copy of a bank statement or letter showing that you, your sponsor, or guardian(s)have an account which provides sufficient funds to cover at least one year of study at Hawai‘ Pacific University. (This is a requirement of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement). • English Proficiency Requirements: HPU requires a TOEFL score of 80 (iBT), 550 (PBT) or IELTS score of 6.0 overall and a 5.5 on each band, OR completion of Level 112 at the ELS Language Center located on the Hawai‘i Pacific University Campus. Students without the requisite TOEFL or IELTS score should submit applications to ELS and HPU. Students in ELS levels 110, 111, and 112 may enroll concurrently in HPU evening courses. Accepted international students must then take the following documents to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country to apply for an F-1 Student Visa: Letter of Acceptance to Hawai‘i Pacific University, I-20 form issued by Hawai‘i Pacific University, copy of the Financial Sponsorship Form, original and current bank statement showing sufficient funds (as above), and TOEFL results, if applicable. Send application and documents to the address shown below. For more information or to request a campus visit, please contact:
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FACULTY: 255 full-time, 364 part-time. Student/faculty ratio is 18:1. Average class size is 20. Eighty percent of the faculty hold the doctorate degree or its equivalent.
STUDENTS: Approximately 7,000 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate students from all 50 states
GRADUATE PROGRAMS Master of Education in Elementary Education (MEDEE) Master of Education in Secondary Education (MEDSE) Master of Business Administration (MBA) Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Master of Science in Social Work (MSW) Master of Arts in Communication (MA/COM) Master of Arts in Diplomacy and Military Studies (MA/DMS) Master of Arts in Human Resource Management (MA/HRM) Master of Arts in Global Leadership (MA/GL) Master of Arts in Organizational Change (MA/OC) Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language (MATESL)
and from over 100 countries around the world.
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